Dear Students, We are excited to announce the upcoming Mascot Dance Extravaganza event! This event is set to be a sensational showcase of talent and creativity, filled with dynamic dance performances from our school mascots. The **Main idea** behind this event is to bring our school community together to celebrate the spirit and enthusiasm that our mascots bring to our school. The event will feature a variety of dance styles, ranging from hip-hop to contemporary, showcasing the talents of our mascots in a fun and energetic way. **The event will take place on Saturday, October 30th at 7:00 PM in the school auditorium.** We encourage all students, faculty, and parents to attend and support our mascots as they light up the stage with their incredible dance moves. In addition to the mascot performances, we have also invited special guest performers who will wow the audience with their dance skills.
In addition to the mascot performances, we have also invited special guest performers who will wow the audience with their dance skills. This will add an extra element of excitement to the evening and provide the opportunity for our mascots to learn from and interact with talented dancers from outside our school community. **Admission to the Mascot Dance Extravaganza will be $5 for adults and $3 for students.
Momo celebrating time to read
Polly is the wayward witch of the title. She has no skill for spells (or so it seems) and sadly she has no witch friends. The feelings monster is Buster. He is a monster but he is also Polly's bestest best friend in the whole world.
In this world of witches and warlocks there is huge prejudice against monsters and this was the aspect of this book that I found most interesting. Think about a passage like this :
"Then Buster stands to one side to let the witches get on first, just as his mother has taught him. And just as his mother has taught him, he is careful to pick a seat at the back with the other monsters - not in front where the witches like to sit. After all a monster must always know their place."
The idea of a feelings monster is also an intriguing one. When Buster is happy he swells up to an enormous size but when he is sad he shrinks. Polly goes on a school excursion to the National Gallery where they study portraits of famous humans. On the same day, Buster, and his class also go the gallery. Polly knows their special friendship must be kept secret. She says some cruel things about monsters as a way to stay friends with a classmate and Buster hears her.
"Buster is curled up on the hard floor in a great ball. Polly has never seen him so small and so grey. It's as if every last bit of light has been squashed out of him, and all that's left is a hard mass of grey fur, twisted and dry as a dishcloth."
It is this awful scene that literally sparks wild magic out of Polly.
This is a joyous story with some clever ideas. I especially love the food. Polly's mum cooks awful things such as mealworms, thistle and kale salad, and for recess she has bats' ears. Meanwhile next door the monster family enjoy flummery cake topped with bilberries and slathered with cream and Buster brings jamcakes when they meet up in their special tree. What a perfect word - slathered. I should also mention Polly's teacher and her wonderful clothes.
"She has curly red hair . and she jangles with silver jewellery when she walks. Instead of the plain black school cape most of the Academy teachers wear, Miss Spinnaker wears a velvet cape embroidered with colourful threads and studded with little octagonal mirrors. Polly thinks Miss Spinnaker is glorious."
This is the first book in a new series by Sally Rippin author of the popular the Hey Jack and Billie B Brown books. Sally has written over 60 books.
Here is an interview with Sally Rippin . You can find some teaching notes here . You might also enjoy Thalia the Failure by Robin Klein, The worst witch series by Jill Murphy and The power of Poppy Pendle .
"She has curly red hair . and she jangles with silver jewellery when she walks. Instead of the plain black school cape most of the Academy teachers wear, Miss Spinnaker wears a velvet cape embroidered with colourful threads and studded with little octagonal mirrors. Polly thinks Miss Spinnaker is glorious."
** The proceeds from the event will go towards funding future school activities and events, so your attendance will not only be a night of entertainment but also a way to contribute to our school community. **We encourage all students to support our mascots by attending the Mascot Dance Extravaganza!** It will be a night filled with music, laughter, and impressive dance performances that are sure to leave you inspired and entertained. So mark your calendars and join us on October 30th for a night you won't want to miss! We look forward to seeing you there! Sincerely, [Your Name].
Reviews for "The Impact of Mascot Dance on School Spirit"
1. Emily - 1 star
I was really disappointed with "Mascot dance extravaganza". The performance lacked energy and creativity. The dancers seemed unenthusiastic and the choreography was lackluster. The costumes were also unimpressive, with some looking worn-out and outdated. Overall, it was a forgettable experience and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for an exciting and engaging dance show.
2. John - 2 stars
"Mascot dance extravaganza" fell short of my expectations. The choreography felt repetitive and the dancers lacked precision in their movements. The music choices were also questionable, with some songs not aligning well with the theme of the show. Additionally, the transitions between different dance numbers were awkward and disrupted the flow of the performance. I had hoped for a more captivating and well-executed dance extravaganza, but unfortunately, this show didn't deliver.
3. Samantha - 2 stars
I found "Mascot dance extravaganza" to be underwhelming. The dancers lacked synchronization, which was evident in several group routines. There were also moments where it seemed like some performers forgot their steps or were out of sync with the music. The overall production quality was also disappointing, with poor stage lighting and sound issues. It's a shame because I had high hopes for this dance show, but it fell short of my expectations.